Smith/Carlos Legacy Event: “Social Action: It is in Our DNA”

October 16th, 1968 is the day that TommieSmith and John Carlos raised their fists in Mexico City for racial justice, human rights, and the end to poverty. On this 50th anniversary of their action, come hear from SJSU faculty, staff, and alumnae about Tommie and John’s historic action, as well as the long history of social justice at San Jose State University, which includes the creation of Chicano Commencement, the establishment (and re-establishment) of EOP, and the successful campaign to raise the minimum wage in San Jose.

Speakers include:

Rigo 23, California artist that designed and built the TommieSmith and John Carlos Statues

Dr. Julia Curry, SJSU, Department of Mexican American Studies

Marina Corrales, SJSU class of 2010 (Master’s Degree, Applied Anthropology), and who worked to re-establish the EOP; currently SJSU EOP Academic Advisor

The event is sponsored by the Cesar Chavez Community Action Center, College of Social Science, Human Rights Collaborative, Institute for Study of Sport, Society and Social Change. Please contact Dr. Scott Myers-Lipton at smlipton@sjsu.edu if you have any questions. Also, click here to see the booklet “Social Action: It is in Our DNA” about SJSU and its social action legacy: www.sjsu.edu/socialsciences/about/action/index.html